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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.08, 1,104.03 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.08, 1,104.03 and 303.23 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.08 : 1,104.03 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.08/1,104.03 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.08x = 1,104.03 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.08x = 334,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,769.50/736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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